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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS
City Councilors:
Marissa Elkins, At-Large
Jamila Gore, At-Large
Stanley W. Moulton, III, Ward 1
Vice-President - Karen Foster, Ward 2
Council President - James Nash, Ward 3
Garrick Perry, Ward 4
Alex Jarrett, Ward 5
Marianne LaBarge, Ward 6
Rachel Maiore, Ward 7
Meeting Agenda
On-line Video Conference
Meeting Date: February 16, 2023
Meeting Time: 7 p.m.
The February 16, 2023 City Council meeting will be held by remote participation. The public can follow the council's deliberations by watching the meeting live on Comcast channel 15, live-streaming it on YouTube or joining the virtual meeting by phone or computer. For the live YouTube link, please see Northampton Open Media's website: http://northamptonopenmedia.org. Live public comment will be available using telephone call-in or video conferencing technology beginning at 7 p.m.
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Roll Call
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Public Hearings
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7:00P.M.
Public Hearing on 22.200 National Grid/Verizon Pole Petition for Barrett Street (Petition #30474800)
Per M.G.L. Ch. 166, Section 22, the Northampton City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 7 p.m. on National Grid/Verizon's petition to install one (1) jointly-owned riser pole and anchor on Barrett Street approximately 57 feet west of existing pole #12. (Petition #30474800). The City Council will hear all persons who wish to be heard thereon.
B.
7:03P.M.
Public Hearing on Administrative Order
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL, the Northampton City Council will hold a Public Hearing by remote participation on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 7:03 p.m. The City Council will consider proposed amendments to the City of Northampton Administrative Code, Part I Administrative Organization, Section 2.0 Administrative and Finance Division to 1) add 2.08 Climate Action and Project Administration Department and 2) to amend 2.10 Office of the Auditor to transfer the position of Chief Procurement Officer from the Auditor's office to the Climate Action and Project Administration Department. The City Council will hear all persons who wish to be heard thereon.
SEE DOCUMENTS BELOW
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Public Comment
5.
Announcements from Councilors and the Mayor
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Presentations
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Consent Agenda
Rule 4.4.4 There shall be no debate or discussion by any City Council member regarding any item on the Consent Agenda, beyond asking questions for simple clarification.
Rule 4.4.5 Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda upon the request of any City Council member prior to the taking of a vote on the motion to approve it. All such items will be considered individually, in the order in which they were removed, immediately following consideration of the Consent Agenda.
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B.
Approve 22.200 National Grid/Verizon Pole Petition for Barrett Street (Petition #30474800)
See documents above
C.
23.234 Appointment to Disability Commission, positive recommendation, City Services - 2/6/2023
Disability Commission
Amy Sugihara, 110 Morningside Drive, Florence
Term: February 2023-June 2025
To fill a vacancy
D.
23.235 An Order to Reprogram Funds for Energy Control Upgrades at the Police Station - 2nd reading
HIstory:
- referred to consent agenda - 2/2/2023
E.
23.236 Appointment to Elected Officials Compensation Advisory Board, City Services recommendation pending - 2/16/2023
Elected Officials Compensation Advisory Board
Deborah Henson, 118 Franklin Street, Northampton
Term: February 2023-November 2024
To fill a vacancy
8.
Financial Orders (on 1st reading)
Rule 2.6.1.1.1 Process. Financial orders will be introduced and discussed at a full City Council meeting and referred to either the consent agenda of a future meeting or the Finance Committee for more public input, discussion and recommendation.
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23.249 An Order to Appropriate $30,000 Free Cash for City Hall Campus Space Study - 1st reading
B.
23.250 An Order to Appropriate $30,000 Free Cash for Recreational Field Usage and Responsibility Study - 1st reading
9.
Financial Orders (on 2nd reading)
A.
23.241 An Order to Approve a Certified Project and TIF for Property Within the Conz Street Economic Opportunity Area - 2nd reading
Process note: WITHDRAWN. Per Council Rules Section 5.4 WITHDRAWAL OF MATTERS, "At the written request of any sponsor(s) of a matter, a matter shall be withdrawn from consideration in the City Council and in all City Council Committees to which the matter had been referred provided the withdrawal be placed on the agenda of a City Council meeting. No vote shall be required."
HIstory:
- referred to Finance Committee and Community Resources - 2/2/2023
- withdrawn at sponsor's request - 2/7/2023
10.
Orders
A.
23.237 An Order Revoking Acceptance of Ch. 31 Relative to Civil Service Positions in the DPW and Central Services Department - 2nd reading
History:
- Introduced and discussed - 2/2/2023
B.
23.238 An Order for Special Legislation Relative to Civil Service Positions in the DPW and Central Services Department - 2nd reading
History:
- introduced and discussed - 2/2/2023
C.
23.240 An Administrative Order to Amend the City of Northampton Administrative Code - 2nd reading
History:
- introduced and discussed - 2/2/2023
D.
23.242 An Order for Special Legislation Relative to Requesting Seven Licenses for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises - 2nd reading
History:
- Referred to Community Resources - 2/2/2023
- Positive recommendation, Community Resources - 2/8/2023
E.
23.243 An Order Temporarily Suspending the Effect of Certain Ordinances to Support Renewed Economic Recovery - 2nd reading
History:
- introduced and discussed - 2/2/2023
11.
Ordinances (Not Yet Referred)
Rule 5.2.3 provides that no ordinance shall be voted on by the City Council until it has been considered by the Committee on Legislative Matters.
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23.244 An Ordinance Relative to Parking on North Elm Street - 1st reading
B.
23.245 An Ordinance Relative to School Zones - 1st reading
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Ordinances
13.
Zoning Ordinances (Not yet Referred)
Rule 5.2.3 provides that no ordinance shall be voted on by the City Council until it has been considered by the Committee on Legislative Matters.
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23.246 A Package of Seven (7) Ordinance Amendments Related to the Form-Based Code - 1st reading
B.
23.247 An Ordinance to Clarify Reduced Lot Line Uses Allowed by Right - 1st reading
14.
Zoning Ordinances
15.
23.239 Resolution to Create a Commission to Investigate Racialized Harms Perpetrated Against Black Residents and Workers in Northampton, MA- 2nd reading
History:
- introduced and discussed - 2/2/2023
16.
Information Requests (Charter Provision 2-7) and Committee Study Requests
17.
New Business
Rule 4.9 NEW BUSINESS. Any Councilor may introduce any written proposed order, ordinance, or resolution to be considered by the Council at the next meeting, but not to be debated during new business.
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